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The New York Knicks are close to a trade for Derrick Rose. The Pistons will receive draft compensation and Dennis Smith Jr in the deal.
When you combine that with the risks that come with holding the event during the pandemic, it just doesn’t make sense to go ahead with it.
In a season of a drastic roster turnover, Danuel House could be the latest Houston Rocket on the trade block.
The Orlando Magic are at a crossroads. It could be time to explore a Nikola Vucevic trade.
With a lot of Basketball still to be played, whether the Hornets can sneak into the postseason is yet to be seen. There’s no doubt however that if the team continues to build, Spectrum Centre could see playoff action in the not-to-distant future.
The New Orleans Pelicans have put shooting guard Eric Bledsoe on the trade block. This is the second time this season that he will be traded if a team comes up with a deal.
Jimmy Butler returned to the Miami Heat’s line-up for the first time in 10 games after missing out due to Covid-19 protocols to help them overcome the Sacramento Kings 105-104.
How did they get here, and what can they do to improve in the next few years? The Pistons currently have one of the worst records in the NBA. They will look to build a foundation anchored by young talent in hopes of becoming relevant again in a couple of years.
Rockets management made it clear very early on they want a franchise cornerstone, youth, or picks return in exchange for the former MVP. That direction doesn’t seem like it’s about to change moving forward.
The Bulls and Lauri Markkanen failed to agree on a contract extension. Markkanen, as a result, is at the center of trade speculation.
It also helps that Redick is on the final year of his contract, and will come off the books after the season regardless of where he finishes the year.
Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball is available in trade talks. New Orleans has fielded calls about Ball and JJ Redick in recent weeks.
LeBron James returned to Cleveland for the first time in more than two years and put on a show.
